Video Presentation – Winter Olympic Games in Sochi 2014

By Angel | August 7, 2007 1:24 am |
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Olympic Games are always long-awaited, gather a lot of people, bring new investments to the country and just present the atmosphere of fun and happiness! Olympic Games are hold every 4 years and there are 2 types of them: Summer Olympic games and Winter Olympic Games. Originally, this kind of sport competitions came from Ancient Greece. Unfortunately, very often there are some problems, which have no relation to sport: politics, violence, intergovernmental relations. There were even several boycotts of the Olympic Games. And, of course, nowadays, great attention is paid to doping control – any sportsmen at any day (without previous warning) can be asked to make a doping control test. In 2014 the Russian Republic will be a host-country for holding the Olympic Games. The tried their best to won and they did it. World-famous resort Krasnaja Poljana will be even more popular since then. As we know from the Russian motto, the Russian Republic is not all about bears, Siberia and vodka, it is the country where the Black Sea meets white snow! It is full of sometimes unexpected events and people, which will share their hospitality with any visitor, wills how you Khohloma, Cheburashka and, of course, Olympic Misha and Sochi.

The River of Rivers – Mississippi

By Angel | August 6, 2007 4:52 am |
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Vicksburg and Mississipi river

Mississippi! This word with enormously difficult spelling is known to each American. It is more than just a river – it is a symbol of the USA, the same as Niagara Waterfalls. It can be compared to Stonehenge in England and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Its shores are beautiful, its water flow is very quickly. There lives more than 260 species of fishes, a great number of waterfowl, near 325 species of birds (they use the Mississippi River as a place for migration), 50 kinds of mammals, more than 145 species of reptiles and amphibians.

This river (in familiar to us look) appeared for the first time in 1930′s when there was made a low dam by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

The length of this river is rather hard to measure, ’cause it is changing constantly. But it is near 2,552 miles long.

The width of the Mississippi is between 20 to 30 feet. The widest part of the river is Lake Pepin.

The depth of the river is 3 feet.

The Mississippi River is used as a source of fresh water and a place for municipal wastes. This River is a large storage and supplier of various deposits. There is a 9-foot shipping channel on the Mississippi River, that was made by U.S. Army in order to carry goods. Average people, merchants and just entrepreneurs can traffic petroleum and petroleum products, steel, iron, rubber, paper, wood, coal, coffee, edible oils.

You can not only see the Mississippi River with your own eyes but to visit the specialized center, devoted to the history of this River. There are a lot of places to visit on this river, for example: Historic Fort Snelling, Sibley Historic Site, Fort Snelling State Park Visitor Center and many others.

 

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Niagara Waterfalls

By Angel | August 2, 2007 1:19 am |
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Niagara waterfall can be named as one of the most popular falls on the Earth. It is hardly possible to find at least one person who has never heard about it! Its flow is powerful, unrestrained and amazing. It attracts people from all over the world and reminds them who is the Queen of this Planet, of course, Mother Nature. Get acquainted with Niagara Waterfalls.

Most beautiful waterfalls in US

By Angel | August 1, 2007 6:45 am |
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Waterfalls are real miracles of the nature. Even a small waterfall always attracts public attention. They reflect unrestrained powers of nature. The image of continuously running water calms you down and reminds, that Mother Nature is much more important than we suppose. The USA is a very rich country in both real and figurative meaning. Its nature is striking, there are a lot of waterfalls there. The best of them are:

Niagara Waterfalls . First of all, it is really FALLS and not one fall as we used to think. Niagara Waterfalls is a group of giant falls which are situated just between the USA and Canada. Despite the same name, there can be separated three falls Horseshoe Falls , American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Niagara waterfalls considered to be the biggest in North America. It is one of the most visited places because of the striking beauty of water. Brave tourists can find amusements there, such as going under the Niagara Waterfall on board the small ship. Thus, they will wear raincoats and hold strong to desk. But, practical americans build there a hydroelectric station. And killed two birds with one stone.

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Yellowstone’s Lower Waterfalls. This incredible waterfalls situated in Wyoming, that is in Yellowstone National Park. Lower waterfalls gather crowds of people and very often it is impossible to view the waterfall in its full beauty. For this reason, in the National Park one can find numerous points for waterfall watching. Actually, just to clarify the situation – there are two waterfalls. In some places these falls are even higher than the Niagara, but, of course, they are not so popular and their name is not buzz words.

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Yosemite Waterfalls and again Falls, but this time in California. Yosemite Falls occupies the sixth place as to its height. And in North America it is the highest waterfall. This fall consists of 3 sections. This waterfall became the main attraction in the National Yosemite park, it is of great popularity especially in spring – the level of water is the biggest.Sometimes people call it “Cholock” and believe that in ancient times there lived witches.

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Punch Bowl Falls. It is the fourth waterfall in our list, it is located in Oregon and it the most photographed fall. The name of this waterfall is rather funny, it is appeared because these waterfall has much in common with a punch bowl. This waterfall took care of his visitors and won’t make them die from heat, because it has natural platforms, suitable for diving into its big natural swimming pools. The only one remark – you have to be bold and brave!

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Honokohau Falls. Their location is in Hawaii. Actually, Hawaii is so popular that it seems this land don’t need any special advertisement, but… It is the most impressive waterfall there. It is not high, but rather tall. This waterfall wasn’t so caring as the previous one, so there is no places to observe it, but to use helicopter. It can be find in Maui (a Hawaiian city) and it makes this city popular.

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So, after all these writings, the only one decision can be made – visit these waterfalls, make fun their, make photos, get incredible impressions and be happy! And if you have no opportunity, time, enough money, desire to visit them, you can have a look at the pictures! In this case, enjoy your viewing! Remember – waterfalls are secrets and miracles of nature, we have to keep them clean and to preserve their beauty as long as it is possible.

The Most Romantic Beaches in Florida

By Angel | July 31, 2007 1:52 am |
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It is not necessary to visit the following beaches (but, of course, you will miss a lot, if you never visit them), but to know about them is a must!

  • Bahia Honda State Park

Bahia Honda has beaches with white sandy. There are three the most popular beached in this area: Loggerhead. It is the shallowest beach; Calusa. It is the smallest beach and Sandspur. No doubts, it is the largest beach. The water is fresh and clean, sometimes it is incredibly warm and sometimes can burn you with ice. Once I saw a boat there, and my vivid imagination draw very interesting pictures to me. I saw a lonely pirate near his broken ship, this beach became his last shelter. He was so strong, handsome and devoted his life to … Actually, not to me. So, this beach is wonderful and thought-provoking (from time to time)!

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  • Captiva Beach

Captiva Beach! The name of this paradise beach is derived from the name of the Old Captiva Island. You will find it, if you ride northwest from the Captiva Road. It is famous for white sandy beaches, amazing sunsets, incredible shells. It is a perfect place fro both parents and their children, who can play here and built sand castles. Dream here and may be this paradise place will help to make tour dreams come true!

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  • Fort Desoto Park

Fort Desoto is situated on the island, now called Fort De Soto Park. This place can offer not only unforgettable sightseeing, water entertainments, but other types of amusements as well. It is an ideal ares for wondering, walking, fishing, boating and camping! It can provide some with impressions on to the following year! This beach will hardly leave somebody indifferent.

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  • St. Andrews SRA

St. Andrews SRA beach is situated in the State Recreation Area. In 1995 it was announced “The World’s Best Beach”. Why? Because of its white sand beaches and unusual color of water – light green! It proposes various types of activities, the most popular among them are snorkeling and fishing. It has unsurpassed marine world, so it attracts a lot of divers.

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  • Sand Key Park

Sand Key Park is a large complex of entertainments. It was opened in 1984. This park offers nearly 100 acres of incredible activities. Sand Key Park is situated in natural conditions and its beach is one the most attractive sightseeing, as every year it is possible to find here sea turtles deposit eggs.

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